Tucson Eats

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Michelle Grace Herman — deep coverage of Tucson's food scene, heritage ingredients, and restaurant stories.

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3/16/2025

Desert Roots: A Farewell to Tucson and Arizona

Leaving home is never easy, especially since I just started getting to know and appreciate it—just as I started caring about it.

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5/13/2024

Caruso’s - This is Tucson

The average lifespan of a restaurant is 8 to 10 years, but some restaurants close after a few months, and others stay in business for generations.

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5/11/2024

La Chingada Cocina Mexicana

Disclaimer: When a food critic says something is the best in the city or some other context, it is obviously safe to assume that person hasn’t had every…

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4/22/2024

El Minuto Cafe - This is Tucson

I could live off cheese crisps.

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3/17/2024

Rollies Mexican Patio

Rollies has been called “Sonoran Tucson Food” with a fun modern twist.

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